Mission

What We’re Missing on Mission Trips

A mission trip might expand your horizons, but that’s not its primary purpose.
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Faith Practices

This Year, Do Less. Rest in God More.

Instead of doing more, strip things away. Make quiet space to rest in God’s presence.
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Theology

Don’t Avoid Suffering. There’s Glory in It.

Yeah, it’s painful. But God has some promises for his suffering people.
Spirituality
Don’t Let the Doorway Effect Make You Forget Christmas
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Spirituality
God’s Light Breaks Us Open
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Advent
Making the Most of Holiday Breaks with Former Students
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Faith Practices
What Millennials Can Teach the Church About Generosity
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Mission
It’s Sacred to Hear the Stories of Refugees Like Jesus
Advent
8 Ways for Churches to Welcome Newcomers in Advent
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Mission
Learning about Hospitality and Justice from the Nativity Story
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Spirituality
The Second Coming of Jesus Makes Me Uneasy
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Spirituality
What If My Heart Is Too Frazzled to Prepare Him Room?